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It was amazing. We enjoyed everything about it, however the best thing was our guides, Max and Kathleen. Hats off to them and to Alpenwild. - M.M. - ID
After arrival in Zurich, we will provide you with a train pass to get to Lucerne (1 hour by train). Trains depart Zurich every hour going to Lucerne. The rail pass we provide is a 15-day 1st Class Swiss Travel Rail pass. 9 of the days will be used during the tour, but guests are free to use the extra 6 days for any pre or post-tour days.
The tour group will meet on the first day of the tour at 12:30 pm in the hotel lobby for a casual meet and greet and mountain excursion to Mt. Pilatus. Note that you will need to travel with your luggage to Lucerne and get to the hotel on your own (approximately 2 blocks from the train station). We will provide a map and directions to this hotel with your tour documents.
After a final breakfast in the Zurich hotel you can continue to your future destinations. Please note that if you choose to extend your time in Switzerland, we can delay your final hotel night in Zurich to a later date if needed (there may be an extra charge for this depending on the hotel rate for the final night).
Our Destination Specialists can provide recommendations for pre-tour nights in Lucerne and post tour nights in Grindelwald at the end of the tour if you would like. Simply call or email us your plans and we can assist to help make the best of your vacation experience.
You will stay in carefully chosen small 3- and 4-star hotels that capture the authentic charm of the Alps.
The hallmark of an Alpenwild trip is our exceptional dining; including buffet breakfasts and many dinner options. NOTE: Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, lunches, and one dinner in Zermatt are not included.
The services of our expert guides to navigate Swiss transportation and share their wealth of knowledge and experience in the Alps
All accommodations (9 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels)
Meals as shown on the daily itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
First Class rail transportation and all ground transportation including trams and mountain railway excursions - In the rare event that first-class is not available, Standard class will be provided.
All admissions for excursions listed on itinerary
Luggage handling will be handled by a taxi shuttle service all but one day (On the Glacier Express train day, you will need to be able to get your luggage on and off the train)
Airfare
Lunches (except on day 9, when there will be a farewell lunch instead of dinner)
One dinner in Zermatt (day 6)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine) and specialty drinks with meals
Items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls, room service)
Trip Insurance (can be purchased separately)
Optional tipping gratuities to leaders and staff
